Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB vs Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB is cheaper by SAR 339 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
  • Has dual SIM; the other doesn't
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 339
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 5 x vs 3.7 x

The deciding difference here: storage and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 512 GB256 GB
  • Screen size

    6.71 in6.9 in
  • Wired charging

    ✓ 100 W60 W

Specifications side by side

24 of 24 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 4,033
Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,694
Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,033SAR 3,694
Storage✓ 512 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5—
Battery capacity7,100 mAh—
Wired charging✓ 100 W60 W
Main camera50 MP—
Years of OS updates—7 years
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB: 100 W vs 60 W on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.71 in on the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wireless charging between the Honor Magic 8 Pro 512GB and the Samsung Galaxy S 26 Ultra 256GB?

No difference here: wireless charging is Yes on both.